IP Reflection

Though I liked the IP, I felt like I lost motivation halfway through because it was so drawn out. I was interested in my subject initially and made significant headway early on, but then lost enthusiasm as we were supposed to do repetitive research labs (I was already past that point in the paper). Also, I thought the assignment was too structured. Though data research is useful, I enjoy using logic and a more creative approach. Though I am hoping my lack of boring facts will not be detrimental to my grade, I will not be surprised if my comments include one tho the effect of "use more relevant sources." In conclusion, it was an OK assignment, but I am glad for it to be over.

English: The Universal Language

Introduction:
First I give an example of a universal language among a people and how it brought them together.
Then I state my thesis that there should be a universal language and it should be English.

Statement and division of subject:
I break down my main point and give the logic side of why there should be one Global Language.

Reasoning/Arguments:
This is where I bring in data/facts to support my thesis. I also move from the idea that there should be a universal language to the idea that that language should be English.

Pathetic reasoning?.....
Give an example of how people are having to conform to others' ignorance of communication or something of that sort... Not sure where I'll go with this yet.

Conclusion:
State my main points and establish that a Global Language is the first step in world peace.

Best band ever

So everyone is posting pictures of beaches from their own hometowns. Here is the best it gets back in Detroit. The Rouge Factory, Detroit MI.

Writing Canter

I honestly believe I was too far along in the process to use the suggestions they gave me. Either I would have to go a different direction from where I am, or I would have to abandon the type of logic I like to use in my writing to conform to the guidelines they suggested.
If I had gone earlier in the process, I might have been helped by those in the research lab, but I believe hard work on my part--or at least competence in the Google Scholar function--is more effective than suggestions made by the tutors.
I think the labs are a good resources for some, but not for others.

Four Sources

A world language: will it be English?

A scholarly article written to an audience of English speakers. Upholds the idea that English is the language of those who are successful.

Kidnapping and Hostage
Survival Guidelines

Though it seems unrelated at first; this article establishes the idea that to survive a hostage situation, the best thing to do is connect with one's captors. Just as it is hard for a captor to kill a someone he is acquainted with, it is hard for friends to kill each other and the first step to building friendship is communication.

English as a Global Language

An explanation of how English came to have the global power it has in today's world. A scholarly article also written to English speakers to justify the dominance of English.

Native Speakerism

Stating that even among English speakers there is contention, Holliday argues that the prejudice against "non-native speakers" must me addressed. Shortly after September 11, the nationalism felt had negative consequences against "non-native speakers" and for true unity we, as a people, need to change the paradigm of disunity we live by.